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BMA Quick Poll: Are you in the market for a new domain?
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) earlier this month began accepting applications for an infinite number of new Web addresses, or top-level domain names, such as .com, .org and .net. The program permits any word in any language as a top-level domain. B2B marketers continue to debate the value of this change. Will your company be applying for a new top-level domain? Let us know here.
Change your life! Enter the B2 Awards Competition now!
The B2 Awards recognize and honor business marketers for their best creative/strategic work. Imagine the possibilities of what could be when you're recognized for outstanding strategy, creative and results! So if you're ready to change your life, click here and submit your best work now. Deadline to enter is March 15!
Pre-registration rates for 2012 International BMA Conference still available
Discounted pre-registration for the 2012 International BMA Conference, slated for May 30-June 1, 2012, at the Swissotel in Chicago, are still available through January 31. Take advantage of these great rates! Click here for details and registration.
Take the 2012 Market Priorities Survey
BMA and Frost & Sullivan's Growth Team Membership invite you to participate in an annual Marketing Priorities survey. Please take 5-minutes of your time to share your perspective and insights with us about your Marketing’s priorities for 2012. Click here to participate.
New Top-Level Domains - Understanding .brand
On November 18, 2011, BMA sponsored a webinar to indentify the opportunity presented by ICANN's new Top-Level Domain Program. Starting in January, 2012, the program will allow for brands to secure their own .brand Top-Level Domain (similar to the traditional .com) for the first time in history. This webinar was led by global business celebrity Jeffrey Hayzlett and Internet industry thought leaders. Click here to download a PDF of the presentation.
BMA corporate membership program offers great group rate option
BMA membership has traditionally been open to individuals. However, BMA's corporate membership program introduces a great group rate option, offering companies significant savings and benefits such as free annual conference registration as well as free B2 Award entry submissions. Click here for corporate membership levels and rates.
BMA Chair Al Maag featured in Mediabistro's PRNewser
Maag, Chief Communications Officer, Avnet, discusses the long-term relationship Avnet has had with communications agency Brodeur Partners. Brodeur also works as BMA's PR firm. Click here for complete article.
BMA SmartBrief provides daily marketing news
Sign up for the Business Marketing SmartBrief and receive daily articles in an easy-to-read newsletter format. Key articles from hundreds of publications are summarized and linked to the original sources for your convenience. This service is free! Click here to start receiving the BMA SmartBrief now.
Eduardo Conrado named BtoB's Top Marketer of 2011
BMA Vice Chair Eduardo Conrado, senior VP-CMO at Motorola Solutions, was recognized as BtoB's Top Marketer of 2011 at BtoB's Best luncheon in New York in November. Click here for details.
BMA announces 2011 G.D. Crain, Jr. Award winner
Mike Hensley of gyro honored with prestigious award for career achievement. Click here for details.
Why Join BMA?
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BMA members eligible for special subscription offer from BtoB magazine
BtoB magazine - the leading publication for marketing strategists - is extending a special offer to qualified BMA members to subscribe to their publication. Please click on headline for more information. You will need to log in to this page using your member log in information.
Archived articles
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BMA Milwaukee 2012 Bell Awards: Peer-Judged. Mom-Approved.
Milwaukee, WI
01/16/2012-03/29/2012
BMA Phoenix Chapter Event: FBR/Xerox Silver Pro-Am
TPC Scottsdale, Corporate Village – Avnet Tent, 17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
02/01/2012
BMA Chicago Chapter Marketing Innovators Luncheon Seminar: B-to-B Marketers Who Do Social Media Right
The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL
02/02/2012
BMA Colorado Chapter February Meet-up
EDGE Restaurant & Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel, 1111 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
02/02/2012
BMA Colorado Chapter 2012 Online Marketing Summit
Hilton San Diego, Bayfront
02/06/2012-02/10/2012
BMA Colorado Chapter Keynote Meeting: How to Measure Digital Marketing and Determine Your True ROI
Renaissance Hotel, 3801 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80207
02/08/2012
BMA New York City Chapter Event: BtoB Outlook Breakfast
The Union League Club, 37th Street and Park Avenue, New York, NY
02/09/2012
BMA Minnesota Chapter Board Meeting
02/09/2012
BMA Chicago Chapter Young Professionals Event: Social Media Mayhem at Google
Google, 20 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL
02/09/2012
BMA Milwaukee Chapter Success Seminar: Sustaining Sustainability: Making a Lasting Impact on Your Customers' Business
Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
02/09/2012
13th Annual Marketing World, 2012: A Frost & Sullivan MindXchange
02/12/2012-02/15/2012
BMA Minnesota Chapter Event: New Search Marketing Strategies
Metropolitan Ballroom
02/14/2012
BMA Chicago Chapter Social Media Breakfast Seminar Series 2012, pt. 1 - Professional Services and Social Media
IIT Stuart GSB, 565 West Adams St., Chicago, IL
02/15/2012
BMA Houston Chapter February Luncheon
Courtyard on St. James Place, 1885 St. James Place, Houston, TX 77056
02/16/2012
BMA Kansas City Chapter February Lunch and Learn - “IBM’s Presentation of the 2011 Chief Marketing Officer Study”
Lidia’s, 101 West 22nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64109
02/21/2012
BMA New Jersey Chapter Event: Deep Content: National Starch/Corn Products’ Online Marketing within 3rd Party Websites
Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
02/21/2012
BMA Philadelphia Chapter Event: Daybreak Dialog: Think like a buyer - How Usability Helps Marketing Meet Buyers' Expectations
Panera Bread - Conshohocken, 48 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2117
02/22/2012
BMA Chicago Chapter February Member Dinner (in Schaumburg)
Rosebud, Italian1370 Bank Drive, Schaumburg, IL
02/22/2012
BMA Colorado Chapter Roundtable - Content Marketing: Invitation vs. Invasion
Sandler Training, 2727 Bryant Street, Suite 230, Denver, CO 80211
02/23/2012
BMA SoCal Chapter Dinner and Executive Round Table: "The 'New' Mobile Executive”
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach - 1107 Jamboree Road - Newport Beach, CA 92660
02/23/2012
2012 National BMA Conference
Chicago, IL
05/30/2012-06/01/2012